Nanna Ditzel was the most versatile and creative female designer that Denmark produced in the 20th century. Ditzel brought her talents to bear on a staggering array of forms — she designed furniture, jewelry, tableware and textiles; and she shaped her pieces using an equally astonishing variety of materials, from wood and wicker to silver, ceramics and fiberglass.
Born in Copenhagen, she trained as a cabinetmaker at the Royal Academy's furniture school — overseen by the great craftsman of the day, Kaare Klint — and graduated in 1943. Ditzel’s early work adhered to the classic Danish modernist tenets of simplicity, comfort and quality, and her armchairs, with their softly curved backrests are much in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Ditzel’s signature piece of that time is her Ring chair. Designed along with her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, a fabric maker, the chair has a semicircular padded armrest that seems to embrace the sitter. Ditzel began designing in wicker and in 1959 produced the Hanging chair. The piece, suspended from the ceiling by a chain, became a favorite for fashion shoots and may be as iconic of the 1960s as Eero Aarnio’s plastic Ball chair of 1963.
In 1956, Ditzel began designing for the Danish silverware firm Georg Jensen. In an association that lasted some 40 years, Ditzel would create organically shaped jewelry, barware, ceramic tableware and even tablecloths. Like her fellow Dane Verner Panton, Ditzel was not afraid to embrace industrial materials, and she began designing fiberglass chairs in the mid-1960s. Some of her most flamboyant work came toward the end of her career, in pieces such as 1989’s Bench for Two, with its shocking Op-art finish, or the Trinidad chair of 1992, with it’s sunburst-like, cut-though backs. Such feats of creativity were a fitting coda to one of the most imaginative, prolific and remarkable women of modern design.
Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Design Sterling Silver Brooch
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Arnhem, NL
A designer brooch designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen numbered 326. The brooch is made of sterling silver. The brooch was created in 1956, this minimalist sterling silver brooc...
Sterling Silver
Gold Jade and Cultured Pearl Bow Pendant-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A treasure box necessity, this piece can be own as a pendant or brooch. It features a medium light green jade that is translucent and well polished and is surrounded in gold and crea...
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Gold
A very unique 18K gold brooch, a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
A very unique 18K gold brooch designed as a diamonds set monkey on a stone tree branch. Beautiful 18K gold brooch with a very unique design made with high quality goldsmith work, a d...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You will enjoy wearing this 3-dimensional retro ruby dress clip brooch by Boucheron. From one of the most respected and preeminent Paris jewelry houses, this legacy 18-karat yellow g...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,650
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
RARE FRENCH 18 KARAT GOLD DEMI-PARURE BY P. DUHAMEL, PARIS — Circa 1840–1860
Located in OVIEDO, AS
RARE FRENCH 18 KARAT GOLD DEMI-PARURE BY P. DUHAMEL, PARIS — Circa 1840–1860 A magnificent and exceptionally rare French demi-parure in 18 karat yellow gold, comprising a hinged bang...
Gold, 18k Gold
$11,320
W 1.42 in L 2.15 in
Antique 19th Century Grey Pearl Drop & Diamond/Pendant Bow Brooch, GIA Report
Located in OVIEDO, AS
XIX Century Antique Grey Pearl Drop & Diamond/Pendant detachable Bow Brooch. GIA Report An elegant 19th-century French diamond pendant-brooch, executed in the refined Louis XVI ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$17,433
W 1.66 in L 2.64 in
Large 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pendant Set with Countless Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large and heavy 18k white gold brooch, set with countless rubies, brilliant baguettes and brilliant solitaire. Also wearable as a pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large 18K Yellow Gold Delicate Feather Brooches
Located in New York, NY
These dainty and delicate feathers are the perfect way to enhance any look with simple elegance. The detail in the way the 18K yellow gold is designed to feel like a falling feather ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k Gold and Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vibrant Victorian dragonfly brooch bursting with character and charm. Crafted 140 years ago of period-correct 14 karat gold and silver, the wings and body adorned wit...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Broche Art nouveau en forme d'iris, en diamants, or et argent
Located in PARIS, FR
Broche Art nouveau en or rose et argent 18 carats (750 millièmes) en forme d'iris pavée de diamants taille rose. - Poids total du bijou : 9,5 g environ. - Longueur 6,2 cm. - Poinço...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant 1.14ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White gold Diamond Pendant. Stamped 14k. Weighs 0.9 grams. 3 Center Diamonds 0.8ct each with 20 Smaller stones surrounding .34TDW. G-H Color vs1-vs2 Clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nanna Ditzel Gold "Ëye" Bangle for Georg Jensen Circa 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold Ëye"bangle by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1960, Denmark. Stamped Georg Jensen, 750, 18K, numbered. Inner circumference measures 7.25". Medium size. A highly collectible, easy to wear bangle, day and night, with stunning effect Nanna Ditzel was the most successful Danish designer across fields – furniture and jewelry – in the 20th century. She began to create jewelry while her children slept and went on to become the first woman to design for Georg Jensen. She won international awards for her simple yet finely shaped works in silver and gold, advancing the “Scandinavian style” in jewelry and furniture. Two of these bangles are available on 1stDibs at Mahnaz Collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nanna Ditzel Gold "Ëye" Bangle for Georg Jensen Circa 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold bangle, by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1960. Stamped Georg Jensen, 750, Danmark, numbered. Inner circumference measures 7.25". Highly collectible Ëye" bangles that look fabulous on, day or night. Nanna Ditzel was the most successful Danish designer across fields – furniture and jewelry – in the 20th century. She began to create jewelry while her children slept and went on to become the first woman to design for Georg Jensen. She won international awards for her simple yet finely shaped works in silver and gold, brilliantly advancing the “Scandinavian style" both in jewelry and furniture. Two of these bangles are available on 1stDibs at Mahnaz Collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Georg Jensen Boomerang 925 Silver Necklace Model 276
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a modernist piece designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen in the 1960s. It is made of 925 silver; has a toggle closure, and is engraved 925 S Denmark, Georg Jensen and 276....
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sweeping modernist ring, hallmarked and designed by Nanna Ditzel from the Danish silversmithing shop of Georg Jensen in Denmark c. 1940-50. The ring in solid sterling is like a scu...
Sterling Silver
Denmark Nanna Ditzel Sterling Silver Bangle #155
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark, designed by Nanna Ditzel, sterling silver bangle bracelet, #155. Modernist design by Nanna Ditzel from the later half of the 20th century. Measures 2 ...
Sterling Silver
1960s Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Gold Necklace
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
A rare polished 18 karat gold necklace, by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1965. The necklace is stamped Georg Jensen, 750. Design #1159.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings Designed by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings # 136D, designed by Nanna Ditzel. Sterling Silver elliptical plain concave design. Stamped with Georg Jen...
Georg Jensen Gold and Star Ruby Stylized Shell Brooch
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
A gold stylized shell form brooch set with a cabochon star ruby, in 18k. Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen, #1328. Denmark
Ruby, 18k Gold
Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver split disc necklace designed in 1958 by Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Pendant measures 2.5" in diameter and suspends from a 28" chain that is original to...
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Nanna Ditzel Lilypad Ring
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Georg Jensen Lilypad Ring designed by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, C. 1970. The ring in the form of a lily pad offset with hematite sphere. Present Ri...
NANNA DITZEL for GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Earrings
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning pair of kinetic earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen of Denmark. Earrings are 3 1/2" in length and make a lovely sound when worn. Signed Georg Jensen, 925 ...
Sterling Silver